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Whether you're into pop or rock, electronic/dance music or hip-hop, R&B or jazz, there's a festival (or festivals) for everybody, whether you attend one, three or 10. And remember, when it comes to music festivals, it's a good idea to make your plans as early as possible to ensure you get the best tickets and you have ample time to plot your experience to your liking.

To help you decide accordingly, check out our 2018 festival guide, designed to help you plan a killer music experience.

Date: March 23–25Location: MiamiLineup Includes: Armin van Buuren, Steve Aoki, Hardwell, Kaskade, the Chainsmokers, Carl Cox, AfrojackThe Scene: Once again this year, dance music artists, professionals, and fans gathered from all over the world in downtown Miami for three days and nights of mind-blowing DJ sets. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2018, Ultra was a little extra this year, and the Recording Academy was front and center for the action. Check out our coverage of parties you missed, industry events, the backtage MusiCares hearing clinic, and exlusive conversations with David Guetta, Tiësto, GTA, and more.Connect:@ultra

Date: March 24–25Location: HoustonLineup Includes: Beck, Broken Social Scene, Explosions In The Sky, Incubus, Lil Uzi Vert, Martin Garrix, Queens Of The Stone Age, T-Pain, Ying Yang TwinsThe Scene: What had been known for eight years as the Free Press Summer Festival was remixed for 2018 as the In Bloom Music Festival. The event featured local acts and visual artists along with well-known artists from out of town. It also carried an environmental message in partnership with the Texas Campaign for the Environment. The result was an exciting array of styles, showing off today's range of rock, dance, rap, and many subgenres on four stages for two days of perfect weather, dancing in the streets, and great music with a Houston flavor. For photos and stories from this year's festival, check out In Bloom's official recap.Connect:@inbloomfest

Dates: April 14–16 and 21–23Location: Indio, Calif.Lineup Includes: Beyoncé, The Weeknd, Eminem, Cardi BThe Scene: Coachella 2018 proved why it's arguably the most popular destination music festival. Weekend one saw Beyoncé make her unforgettable Coachella debut, reuniting Destiny's Child onstage, bringing out special guests Jay-Zand Solange, and incorporating over 100 dancers, causing fans to launch the social hastag #Beychella. The Weeknd and Eminemalso pulled out all the stops for their headlining sets, as did Cardi B, bringing out SZA, among other special guests. X Japan played the festival for the fist time and was joined by special guest Marilyn Manson for weekend two. But the big surprise appearance of weekend two belonged to Ariana Grande, who treated fans to a performance of her newest single "No Tears Left To Cry." How will Coachella top try to top this next year? We'll have to wait and see. ... The full lineup is typically announced in mid-January.Connect:@coachella

Date: April 27–29Location: Jacksonville, Fla.Lineup Includes: Foo Fighters, Ozzy Osbourne, Avenged Sevenfold, Queens Of The Stone Age, Billy Idol, Greta Van Fleet, Halestorm, Black Veil BridesThe Scene: Danny Wimmer Presents' Florida rock institution Welcome To Rockville returns again in 2018 to rock Jacksonville. Back in October, the festival announced the Foo Fighters as the first confirmed act and they have since stacked the deck, adding iconic legends and young buzz bands alike. Blending relentless rock performances with eclectic food and drink choices and extended camping options, the 2018 version of Welcome To Rockville promises to be its loudest yet.Connect:@RockvilleFest

Date: April 27 – May 6Location: New OrleansLineup Includes: Aerosmith, Aretha Franklin, Jack White, Bonnie Raitt, LL Cool J featuring DJ Z-TripThe Scene: Oftentimes shortened to simply "Jazz Fest," the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is an annual celebration of the music and culture of New Orleans and Louisiana. Attendees can expect to sample the finest soul food and local fare (the festival's stated food policy is "no carnival food"). With close to a hundred booths offering various food and drink options alone, there is plenty to do and see as patrons make their way amongst the festival's 12 stages and numerous music and experience tents during the event's seven-day run.Connect:@JazzFest

Date: May 4–6Location: Memphis, Tenn.Lineup Includes: Jack White, Alanis Morissette, Odesza, Erykah Badu, Kaleo, DRAM, Logic, Post MaloneThe Scene: Known as one the more eclectic festivals in terms of talent, the 2018 installment of Beale Street promises to keep that reputation intact. A dynamic mix of artists will be spread across four stages, representing genres such as alternative, rock, indie, neo-soul, hip-hop EDM, and country. Main stage headliners include Jack White, Queens Of The Stone Age, Incubus, Logic, and Tyler, The Creator. And — to paraphrase the great Buddy Guy — damn right this festival has also got the blues. Beale Street will host a collective of blues notables, including Delbert McClinton, Robert Randolph And The Family Band, Marcia Ball, Love Light Orchestra, and R.L. Boyce. If you've been putting off that Memphis roadie, wait no longer.Connect:@memphisinmay

Date: May 18–20Location: Las VegasLineup Includes: Armin Van Buuren, Diplo, Kaskade, Marshmello, Martin Garrix, Tiësto, ZeddThe Scene: Over the past 21 years, Electric Daisy Carnival has grown into one of the biggest flagship electronic dance festivals in the U.S. In a series of major logistical updates from years past, the festival dates have been moved up more than a full month earlier to take advantage of cooler temperatures, and onsite camping has been added for the first time. With a typical setup of eight or more full-size stage experiences, countless pop-up events and micro-happenings throughout the venue; carnival games and rides, yoga, crafting, and other nonmusic activities; and patrolling art cars hosting their own dance and musical experiences, there's always something for everyone at EDC Las Vegas.Connect:@EDC_LasVegas

Date: May 25–27Location: St. Napa, Calif.Lineup Includes: Bruno Mars, Halsey, Snoop Dogg, the Killers, Muse, Earth, Wind & Fire, Incubus, Natalia Lafourcade, the ChainsmokersThe Scene: Nestled in the wine and brew capital of California, Napa Valley's BottleRock festival provides a little something for everyone, including great music, food and drinks. Indulge across three days with 80-plus bands on five stages and gourmet foods, hand-selected wines, craft beer, or specialty cocktails in hand. With acts ranging from pop to rap to R&B and beyond, BottleRock is sure to capture the imagination (and taste buds) of even the pickiest fan.Connect:@BottleRockNapa

Date: June 2 (Philadelphia)Location: Philadelphia and New York City (TBA)Lineup Includes: Dave Chappelle, Lil Uzi Vert, Dirty Projectors, The Diplomats, 2 Chainz, 6LACK, Brandy, BadBadNotGood, live mixtape by Black Thought and J.PeriodThe Scene: Now in its 11th year, Questlove and Co. return for what has become a staple of their hometown of Philly. Roots Picnic brings together an array of talented artists from many mediums in a backyard party atmosphere and culminates with a jam session led by hip-hop heavyweights The Roots. The festival also presents unique experiences such as podcast and lifestyle stages plus a live mixtape hosted by Black Thought and J.Period. The festivities expanded to include a New York City starting in 2016, with details for this year's NYC edition still forthcoming.Connect:@rootspicnic

Date: June 21–24 and June 28–July 1Location: Rothbury, Mich.Lineup Includes: Bassnectar, Bonobo, Chromeo, Cut Copy, the Glitch Mob, Griz Live Band, Marian Hill, Rüfüs Du Sol, the String Cheese Incident, Zhu, Xavier RuddThe Scene: Formerly the Rothbury Music Festival, the first Electric Forest was held in 2011, featuring two long weekends of high-energy experimental music and trippy jams. The forest setting is decked out with electronic art to become an otherworldly "Sherwood Forest" enclave. A positive sense of community has festivalgoers wishing each other "Happy Forest!" as they deal with the difficult trade-offs deciding who to see next. Scheduled acts also include Galantis and Deadmau5's Testpilot alias.Connect:@Electric_Forest

Date: June 21–Aug. 5Location: VariousLineup Includes: 3OH!3, All Time Low, As It Is, Black Veil Brides, Bowling For Soup, Grayscale, Kublai Khan, Mayday Parade, Simple Plan, and We The KingsThe Scene: Last year founder Kevin Lyman announced this 24th year will be "the final, full cross-country run" for what has been a star-making tradition. Although plans are in the works to close 2019 with events commemorating its 25th year, the summer of 2018 could be your last chance to catch a festival date near home.Connect: @VansWarpedTour

Date: July 5–8Location: New OrleansLineup Includes: Full lineup TBAThe Scene: What could be better than a nightly concert series featuring some of the biggest names in music paired with empowering conference sessions and speeches during the day? That's the magic of the Essence Festival, which celebrates music, entertainment and culture. The 2017 version of the festival attracted nearly 500,000 people with headliners Chance The Rapper and Diana Ross, and 2018 is sure to shape up to be an equally amazing experience.Connect:@EssenceFest

Date: Aug. 2–5Location: ChicagoLineup Includes: Full lineup TBAThe Scene: Lollapalooza started as the brainchild of Jane's Addiction singer Perry Farrell in 1991 as part of the band's farewell tour. This festival initially ran through 1997 before its revival in 2003 where it has grown to become a national cultural touchstone. The festival draws more than 150,000 annually to Chicago's Grant Park for a diverse lineup that includes pop, rock, hip-hop, dance/electronic music, and much more. What will this year's lineup bring?Connect:@Lollapalooza

Date: Sept. 22–23Location: Franklin, Tenn.Lineup Includes: Full lineup TBAThe Scene: True to its namesake, the annual Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is a mecca of great bands, excellent local food, and unique arts. Co-founded by Better Than Ezra frontman/guitarist Kevin Griffin with business partners Brandt Wood and Michael Whelan in 2015, the festival started as a spiritual counterpoint to New Orleans' venerable Jazz & Heritage Festival. Pilgrimage then doubled in size in its third year and snagged Justin Timberlake as a top billing headliner. With a who's-who of indie rock, Nashville country, jazz and southern blues artists on the billing as supporting acts in 2017, the 2018 installment is sure to satiate any music fan looking for an authentic festival experience.Connect: @PilgrimageFest

Date: Oct. 5 – Oct. 14Location: Austin, TexasLineup Includes: TBA, but considering Jay-Z's headlining slot last year, the bar is set highThe Scene: Austin's Zilker Park is host to one of the season's final festivals, Austin City Limits. Created in the image of the historic television program of the same name, ACL has blossomed into a multi-genre powerhouse offering up eight stages, more than 140 bands, and two weekends worth of rock, rap, dance, R&B and, of course, country. The cherry on top is local fare of Austin area eateries providing tacos, brews, vegan options and more at the ACL Eats Food Court.Connect:@aclfestival

The 2017 editions of Coachella, Stagecoach, Ultra, and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival are all officially in the rearview. We've got so many amazing memories from each festival (and we're sure you do too!), but the fact is that the summer festival season has just begun.

With so many opportunities to follow your favorite artists as they play unforgettable sets in iconic venues, urban city centers and beautiful outdoor locations, it can be tough to plan out where and when it's all happening. Allow us to lend a helping hand, and take a look at our 17 best-bet festivals for making all of your "I was there" memories this summer.

Sasquatch!Date: May 26 – May 28Location: George, Wash.Lineup Includes: LCD Soundsystem, Bonobo, Sleigh Bells, Foxygen, Twenty One Pilots, Bleachers, Chance The Rapper, the Shins, Kiiara, and Mount KimbieThe Scene: The spectacular views offered by the Gorge Amphitheater alone is well worth the price of admission, and the diverse multigenre lineup is sure to catch the vibe of even the most discerning music fan.Connect:@Sasquatch

MovementDate: May 27 – May 29Location: DetroitLineup Includes: Richie Hawtin, Carl Cox, Adam Beyer, Barclay Crenshaw, Ben Klock, Danny Brown, DJ Harvey, the Gaslamp Killer, Kerri Chandler, Juicy J, Larry Heard, and Seth TroxlerThe Scene: This massive multistage techno festival nestled in the birthplace of the genre makes for a yearly pilgrimage for house heads and techno purists from around the world, but the increasing popularity and awareness of the festival has attracted a wider and more diverse audience in recent years. The festival is family friendly, and even includes free yoga classes on two days of the festival.Connect:@MovementDetroit

Governor's BallDate: June 2 – June 4Location: New York CityLineup Includes: Lorde, Flume, Beach House, Danny Brown, Phoenix, Kehlani, Cage The Elephant, Air, Wu-Tang Clan, the Avalanches, and Rae SremmurdThe Scene: Launched in 2011 as a stopgap for a city without a modern major music festival to call its own, Governor's Ball has grown into its own and earned the title of "a festival with a New York heart" from the New York Times. And in case the music isn't enough, this festival also features "mini golf, silent discos, interactive photo booths, life-size board games, and unique outdoor activations."Connect:@GovBallNYC

The Roots PicnicDate: June 3Location: PhiladelphiaLineup Includes: Pharrell X The Roots, Lil Wayne, Solange, Jeezy, 21 Savage, Kimbra, Thundercat, and James Vincent McMorrowThe Scene: As this single-day festival with its annual lineup curated entirely by the Roots celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, it continues to offer an amazing mix of great music, philanthropic events and panel discussions featuring fashion, lifestyle and cultural influencers down by the water at Penn's Landing.Connect:@RootsPicnic

Bonnaroo Music & Arts FestivalDate: June 8 – June 11Location: Manchester, Tenn.Lineup Includes: U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weeknd, Chance The Rapper, Major Lazer, Lorde, The XX, Travis Scott, Future Islands, and Royal BloodThe Scene: This long-standing multigenre festival has a reputation for fostering a dedicated fan base who return year-in, year-out. The positively massive lineup for 2017 makes it easy to predict there will be many new faces joining the festival's cult of devotees. Bonus points: the festival is adding an all-night stage specializing in hip hop and electronic tunes this year.Connect:@Bonnaroo

Firefly Music FestivalDate: June 15 – June 18Location: Dover, Del.Lineup Includes: Glass Animals, Kaleo, O.A.R., Twenty One Pilots, Flume, The Weeknd, Weezer, Miike Snow, Bob Dylan, Muse, the Shins, Thirty Seconds To Mars, and PhantogramThe Scene: With more than 140 bands to choose from, the four-day campout festival brings a unique vibe, and prides itself on being the birthplace of life-long friendships for its attendees. This festival is family friendly, and takes place at The Woodlands at the Dover International Speedway.Connect:@LiveAtFirefly

Vans Warped TourDate: June 16–Aug. 6Location: VariousLineup Includes: CKY, Goldfinger, Plain White T's, GWAR, Anti-Flag, Bowling For Soup, Beartooth, American Authors, the Acacia Strain, and Hawthorne HeightsThe Scene: The 23rd edition of this venerable traveling skate punk, hard rock and hardcore festival proves that Warped Tour still brings together one of the best combinations of both on-the-cusp and legacy acts you'll find anywhere in the U.S. Check the festival dates on their official website to see if there's a tour stop near you.Connect: @VansWarpedTour

Monterey International Pop Festival 2017Date: June 16 – June 18Location: Monterey, Calif.Lineup Includes: Eric Burdon And The Animals, Father John Misty, Leon Bridges, Regina Spektor, Jack Johnson, Norah Jones, Gary Clark Jr., the Head And The Heart, Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band, and Booker T's Stax RevueThe Scene: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1967 multiday festival that brought together then-mostly unknown talents like Eric Burdon And The Animals, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and the Grateful Dead, the 2017 edition of the Monterey International Pop Festival promises to be a celebration of life and a continuation of the music culture that helped spawn the Summer Of Love.Connect:@MontereyPop50

Essence FestivalDate: June 29 – July 2Location: New OrleansLineup Includes: Diana Ross, John Legend, India.Arie, Chaka Khan, Jill Scott, Ari Lennox, Chance The Rapper, Master P, Mystikal, Solange, and Trombone Shorty & Orleans AvenueThe Scene: Now in its 23rd year, New Orleans' 'party with a purpose' continues its mission of showcasing amazing musical talents in an environment of individual empowerment and community activism. Festival visitors can also check out the convention center, which will provide motivational seminars, enriching experiences and more enhancements to your experience.Connect:@EssenceFest

Pitchfork Music FestivalDate: July 14 – July 16Location: ChicagoLineup Includes: LCD Soundsystem, Dirty Projectors, Danny Brown, Vince Staples, A Tribe Called Quest, PJ Harvey, Solange, Nicholas Jaar, the Avalanches, and American FootballThe Scene: Hosted by Pitchfork Media, home to the famous/infamous music tastemaking blog Pitchfork, the Pitchfork Music Festival consistently brings an eclectically relevant and sonically forward-thinking lineup of can't-miss and must-know acts.Connect:@Pitchfork

Newport Folk FestivalDate: July 28 – July 30Location: Newport, R.I.Lineup Includes: Fleet Foxes, Wilco, John Prine, the Head And The Heart, the Avett Brothers, Jim James, and Ben GibbardThe Scene: The Newport Folk Festival is a veritable guardian of the flame for the earnest, heartfelt sounds of yesteryear's proto-indie crooners and giants of songwriting alike. Expect wonderful sounds showcased in calm and inviting surroundings, complete with excellent cuisine and local artwork.Connect:@NewportFolkFest

LollapaloozaDate: Aug. 3 – Aug. 6Location: ChicagoLineup Includes: Chance The Rapper, the Killers, Muse, Arcade Fire, Blink-182, DJ Snake, Justice, Wiz Khalifa, Migos, Glass Animals, Tove Lo, Tegan And Sara, and Little DragonThe Scene: Nestled in Grant Park in the heart of Chicago, Lollapalooza offers attendees the chance to vibe to their favorite tunes all day, then retreat into the city to discover its eclectic mix of food and countless music venues offering night shows. Lolla has come a long way from its alternative rock touring days in the '90s to taking place in six countries in 2017, and it is still not to be missed.Connect:@Lollapalooza

Outside LandsDate: Aug. 11 – Aug. 13Location: San FranciscoLineup Includes: Metallica, the Who, Gorillaz, A Tribe Called Quest, Empire Of The Sun, Queens Of The Stone Age, Schoolboy Q, Rebelution, Future Islands, Vance Joy, and KaytranadaThe Scene: Summer dates notwithstanding, it is advised to bring a jacket to this Golden Gate Park-based festival, as San Francisco's trademark cool and foggy weather tends to roll in starting mid-August. The good news is this year's 10th anniversary lineup is full of headliners whose sound will warm you right up.Connect: @SFOutsideLands

Austin City LimitsDate: Oct. 6 – Oct. 8 & Oct. 13 – Oct. 15Location: Austin, Tex.Lineup Includes: Jay-Z, the Killers, Chance The Rapper, The XX, Ryan Adams, Spoon, Solange, the Head And The Heart, Gorillaz, Run The Jewels, Tove Lo, and Foster The PeopleThe Scene: Once primarily an alternative rock, country and indie folk festival, ACL has nearly finished transitioning into a mainstream multigenre festival with aims of competing with the Coachellas, Bonnaroos and Saquatches of the world. Combining two weekend editions of three days each, plus countless evening after-shows and club gigs around the city of Austin, ACL certainly steps up to the plate.Connect:@ACLFestival

15 must-attend U.S. music festivals

With the annual Bonnaroo and Vans Warped Tour festivals gearing up to take place in just a few days, music festival season is in full swing. Though major events such as Coachella, Stagecoach and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival are behind us, there are still plenty more to look forward to.

In fact, there are seemingly more large-scale live music options in the United States than ever before, with festivals becoming a primary destination for music fans looking to see dozens of artists (both GRAMMY winners and emerging stars) in one fell swoop. Needless to say, there's a lot to choose from. To help you decide which grassy field you will end up dancing on, below we present our selective list of 15 must-see music festivals taking place across the States in the coming months.

Vans Warped TourDate: June 11–Aug. 3Location: Across the United StatesLineup Includes: Air Dubai, Born Of Osiris, Bowling For Soup, Echosmith, I The Mighty, Ice Nine Kills, MC Chris, Saves The Day, and YellowcardThe Scene: A reasonably priced ducat for the punk rock disaffected, the Vans Warped Tour has always drawn a diverse crowd of rock, goth, metal, and punk fans and has served as the breakout tour for many up-and-coming acts. Under 18? You can bring a parent or guardian for free.Connect: @VansWarpedTour

Firefly Music FestivalDate: June 19–22Location: Dover, Del.Lineup Includes: Band Of Horses,Beck, Foo Fighters, Imagine Dragons, Jack Johnson, the Lumineers, Ziggy Marley, and WeezerThe Scene: Set in the lush wooded area of the Dover International Speedway, Firefly is considered the East Coast's "premier music experience." The lineup offers something for everyone, from alternative rock (Third Eye Blind) and dance/electronica (Pretty Lights) to folk/rock (Amos Lee) and rap (Childish Gambino). Plus, as its name suggests, Firefly features lighting and video displays throughout the forest that will "put your neighborhood Christmas-lighting enthusiast to shame."Connect: @LiveAtFirefly

Essence FestivalDate: July 3–6Location: New OrleansLineup Includes: Erykah Badu, Mary J. Blige,Robert Glasper,Ledisi,Prince, Lionel Richie, the Roots, Jill Scott, and Charlie WilsonThe Scene: Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Essence Festival is putting the "big" in the Big Easy by hosting some of R&B's biggest stars at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during Fourth of July weekend. The festival will also host a bevy of inspirational guest speakers, including Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin and the Rev. Al Sharpton, among others.Connect: @essencefest

Pitchfork Music FestivalDate: July 18–20Location: ChicagoLineup Includes: Beck, Dum Dum Girls, Kendrick Lamar, Neutral Milk Hotel, Pusha T, Schoolboy Q, St. Vincent, and Sharon Van EttenThe Scene: Pitchfork is one of the most "welcoming, comfortable, reasonably priced, and rewarding weekends of music," according to its website. Organized by Pitchfork Media, publishers of the popular indie music site, Pitchfork hosts 50,000 attendees of all ages for a wide array of activities beyond music, including specialty fairs that promote the local Chicago arts community. The festival will host a separate installment in Paris during Halloween weekend.Connect: @pitchforkfest

Newport Folk FestivalDate: July 25–27Location: Newport, R.I.Lineup Includes: Ryan Adams, Deer Tick, Lucero, Nickel Creek, Conor Oberst, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Mavis Staples, and Jeff TweedyThe Scene: Located in Fort Adams State Park at the mouth of Newport Harbor, festivalgoers are surrounded by panoramic views of the Newport Bridge and the East Passage. The festival features four stages of folk music, food, crafts, and a number of art displays, and guests can either spend their nights camping on festival grounds or in nearby hotels.Connect:@newportfolkfest

LollapaloozaDate: Aug. 1–3Location: ChicagoLineup Includes: Arctic Monkeys,Broken Bells,Eminem, Foster The People, Kings Of Leon, Lorde, Nas, OutKast, and SkrillexThe Scene: The venerable Perry Farrell-curated festival, which has called Chicago's Grant Park home since 2005, has become so popular that in 2011 it expanded its scope into South America, launching festivals in both Chile and Brazil. The Chicago festival now features multiple stages and more than 100 artists.Connect: @lollapalooza

WE FestDate: Aug. 7–9Location: Detroit Lakes, Minn.Lineup Includes: Jason Aldean, the Band Perry, Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley, Travis Tritt, and Zac Brown BandThe Scene: Since 1983, country music fans have been retreating to Soo Pass Ranch for WE Fest, regarded as a leading country music festival. For the complete WE Fest experience, festivalgoers can pitch a tent or park their Airstream trailers on festival grounds. And if you fancy yourself a singer, check out the WE Fest Karaoke Roundup for the chance to perform at the festival.Connect:@wefestmn

Made In AmericaDate: Aug. 30–31Location: Los Angeles and PhiladelphiaLos Angeles Lineup Includes: Los Angeles lineup includes Chance The Rapper, Cypress Hill, Imagine Dragons, Juanes, John Mayer, Rita Ora, Rise Against, and WeezerPhiladelphia Lineup Includes: Awolnation, J. Cole, De La Soul, Girl Talk, the National, Tiësto, Pharrell Williams, and Kanye WestThe Scene: Since 2012, festival co-founder Jay Z has been shutting down Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia over Labor Day weekend for his Made In America music festival. Now, the GRAMMY winner is going bicoastal and bringing the party to L.A. The fest features food trucks and multiple stages of music personally curated by Hova.Connect:@MIAFestival

BumbershootDate: Aug. 30–Sept. 1Location: SeattleLineup Includes: the Afghan Whigs, the Both, Elvis Costello And The Imposters, Charlie Musselwhite, Gregory Porter, the Replacements, and Wu-Tang Clan The Scene: Billed as "art in the great northleft," Seattle's venerable music festival not only offers great music, but also features the best in film, comedy, spoken word, dance, theater, and performance and visual arts. The festival claims to be the largest of its kind in North America.Connect:@bumbershoot

Austin City Limits Music FestivalDate: Oct. 3–5, 10–12Location: Austin, TexasLineup Includes: AFI, Asleep At The Wheel, Iggy Azalea, Fitz & The Tantrums, Interpol, Lana Del Rey, Major Lazer, Pearl Jam, Phantogram, and Sam Smith The Scene: One of the last festivals of the season takes place, appropriately, in the "Live Music Capital of the World." As a result of its growing popularity, in 2013 ACL pulled a Coachella and expanded its festival to two weekends.Connect: @aclfestival

Voodoo ExperienceDate: Oct. 31–Nov. 2Location: New OrleansLineup Includes: To be announced. The 2013 installment featured Bassnectar, the Cure, Calvin Harris, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, New Found Glory, and Pearl JamThe Scene: This three-day music and art experience combines a top-notch performance lineup with the spiritual folkways of New Orleans voodoo. The event takes place rain or shine in New Orleans City Park on the Voodoo Festival Grounds, and kids under age 10 get in for free.Connect: @VoodooNola

Music festivals the world over have been releasing their 2019 lineups for a hot minute. Such an abundance of choice can be overwhelming, so to help you prepare, we organized an overview of some of the biggest events you may want to snag tickets to.

From the desert-set musical smorgasbord that is Coachella, to Ultra and Electric Forest's laser-filled dance floors, to SXSW and Noise Pop's up-and-coming indie events, read on to narrow down which music fests you’ll travel to (or livestream from the couch) in 2019.

West Coast

Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival

Tupac's iconic lyrics are just as relevant as ever: "California knows how to party." It's definitely the case when Coachella lights up Indio, Calif. every April. The iconic desert fest always brings an exciting and stacked mix of artists both big and rising across genres—and the upcoming 20th anniversary event more than lives up to the hype.

The 2019 event will return for two three-day weekend events, on April 12–14 and 19–21. Tickets and more info can be found on Coachella's website.

Noise Pop Festival

While you probably can't rock your denim cutoffs in San Francisco in February, you can get your live music fix early with Noise Pop Festival, which runs from Feb. 25 to March 3. The 26-year-old event specializes in up-and-coming indie acts, with a solid sprinkling of well-established fan favorites. Noise Pop prides itself on bringing "early exposure to many emerging artists," with plenty of previous acts going on to become household names, including GRAMMY winners The White Stripes and The Flaming Lips and GRAMMY nominees Death Cab for Cutie and Modest Mouse. Additionally, the event takes place at venues across the San Francisco Bay Area, making use of the historic venues around S.F. and beyond, giving attendees the ability to not only explore all the area has to offer, but to also pick and choose which shows they want to see.

All access passes are available for purchase, as well as individual tickets for specific shows. Check out Noise Pop's website for more info.

CRSSD Festival

If warmer weather and dance music is more your scene, check out CRSSD in San Diego, Calif. The electronic music-focused festival hosts an event every spring and fall by the ocean in sunny Southern California. Their spring 2019 event will be held on March 2–3 and features some big names, including GRAMMY nominees ODESZA and dark electro-pop duo Phantogram, as well as plenty of popular underground house and techno favorites, like Luttrell, TheMartinez Brothers, Avalon Emerson and more.

Head to CRSSD's site to snag tickets and view the full phase one lineup.

South

SXSW Music Festival

The week-long extravaganza of SXSW Music Festival will take over Austin, Tex. From March 11–17 with hundreds of music acts in venues across the city. Similar to Noise Pop, SXSW populates its lineup with up-and-comers from around the world, plus features a handful of established stars—like Prince—popping up in intimate venues: The late GRAMMY-winning icon gave a small crowd of lucky fans an almost three-hour show at SXSW 2013.

While there are countless unofficial SXSW shows all over the city, the SXSW official 2019 lineup boasts over 480 diverse acts so far. Some of the showcasing artists announced are GRAMMY-winning rapper Wyclef Jean, who will also be a featured speaker, Los Angeles-based (by way of San Francisco) psych-rock group Thee Oh Sees, and Chicago-based electro R&B duo DRAMA. There’s also plenty of international talent on the docket, including Argentinean Latin trap star Ecko, Netherlands-born, Australia-based pop songstress Wafia and Nigerian Afrobeat singer/songwriter Mr. Eazi.

To pore over the extensive lineup, check out ticket options and more, visit SXSW's website.

Hangout Music Fest

If you're looking for something where you can chill in one spot, perhaps by a body of water, Hangout Music Fest in Gulf Shores, Ala. may be more along the lines of what you're craving. The 10th anniversary, which the organizers have coined a "music vacation," will take place on May 17–19 on the beach.

The stacked lineup of over 50 acts is pretty diverse among artists and genres, with big names in dance music such as GRAMMY winner Diplo, GRAMMY nominees Mura Masa and Sofi Tukker, along with Detroit hero GRiZ and dance festival favorite Alison Wonderland.

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival

Founded in 2002, this down-south outdoor fest once specialized in all things folk and jam band. Nowadays, the lineup's diversified a bit, welcoming artists of nearly every popular genre.

This year's Bonnaroo will take place June 13–16 at Great Stage Park, a 700-acre farm and event space in Manchester, Tenn., 60 miles southeast of Nashville. In its 18th year, the festival will feature a wide range of artists performing around the clock across more than 10 stages. Festival organizers also promise an array of new features and improvements this year, including upgrades to the site's communal areas, known as Plazas, with free public WiFi, showers, charging stations, medical and safety stations, and more.

Also new for 2019, Bonnaroo will feature a "Sanctuary of Self-Love" campground experience curated by none other than Paramore's Hayley Williams. There will also be circus acts, immersive cinema shows, theme parties, and Bonnaroo's first-ever Pride parade.

East Coast

Woodstock 50th Anniversary

In the summer of 1969, a dairy farm in Upstate New York hosted one of the most renowned music festivals of the 20th century, the Woodstock Music And Arts Fair. Now, as Woodstock approaches its 50th anniversary this August, the excitement to relive the summer of '69 returns, with two music festivals aiming for just that. An official Woodstock 50th music festival has been announced by one of the iconic gathering's original promoters, Michael Lang. It will be held at a different location, further upstate in Watkins Glen, complete with glamping. The Bethel Woods Center For The Arts, located on the site of the original event, has also announced that they will host an unofficial celebration—the Bethel Woods Music and Culture Festival on Aug. 16–18.

There's no lineup announcement or tickets offered for either event yet, so we’ll just have to wait to see if any living Woodstock legends, like the GRAMMY-winning group Santana, who launched their career on the famed Woodstock stage, will return.

Ultra Music Festival

The EDM-centric Ultra Music Festival is returning for the 21st year of their flagship festival in its home base of Miami on March 29–31. The dance music mecca's new oceanside venue on Virginia Key will allow the 2019 offering to host more attendees for longer hours. The artists this year are sure to get you moving, with a wide range of dance music favorites, from big room house to some more underground acts.

More info on tickets, as well as the complete lineup and event details can be found on theGovernors Ball site.

Electric Forest Festival

The annual Electric Forest Festival likes to keeps things interesting with a solid mix of jam bands and electronic acts among the forest in Rothbury, Michigan. The 2019 fest will take place on June 27–30 and lists ethereal electronic duo ODESZA, tropical house DJ/producer Kygo and bass music heavy hitters Bassnectar and Zeds Dead as the headliners.

The jam bands are led by The String Cheese Incident, an Electric Forest mainstay, who will be doing three performances over the weekend, along with the The Flooziesand STS9, who blur the line of electronic music, psych-rock and hip-hop.

No matter your musical and venue taste, there are plenty of festivals this year to keep you dancing all year long. Stay tuned to grammy.com for updates on new lineup releases, along with exclusive behind-the-scenes artist interviews from the biggest events as we approach festival season.

Beyoncé was the first black woman in history to headline Coachella, and now she's racked up additional milestones for her stunning nearly two-hour set during weekend one of the popular California festival.

Beyond being the most tweeted about Coachella artist, Beyoncé's performance became the most-viewed Coachella performance and most viewed live music festival on YouTube ever, with 458,000 simultaneous global viewers tuning in to see her Coachella set.

Fans just couldn't stand to miss Queen Bey herself, along with a Destiny's Child 20th-anniversary reunion, performances with husband Jay-Z and sister Solange, and a marching band, 100 backup dancers and an astounding 26 songs in a row.

Unfortunately, the livestream was only available the day of Beyoncé's performance, and Coachella only streams the first weekend live. So if you missed the remote performance, you may be out of luck, though Variety speculates it could be available at a later date — for example, on Tidal.

Regardless, for those who are attending the second weekend of the festival, #Beychella take two is definitely on.

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